23 Jul 2015 13:11:01
Down to two fit senior CBs now, Fonte and Yoshida.

Gardos has had a knee operation after a "serious" injury, according to Koeman. No specifics on the extent of the knock, but if it's ACL, that's his season over straight away.

Saints' season starts for real in 10 days. Defensively, as things stand, they are way short - an injury or a suspension away from playing U21s.

Also, the manager said Ramirez was left out of the Holland tour because he wasn't at the right physical level. Same old Ramirez, I'm afraid.

1.) 23 Jul 2015
23 Jul 2015 21:54:22
Just replying to myself: Gardos out for 6-7 months.

Saints haven't had much luck with serious knee injuries in the last 18 months or so: Rodriguez, Forster, Gallagher, Jake Flannigan, Kyle Clinton and now Gardos.

The manager says it's a "priority, to bring in one or maximum two centre backs."

2.) 23 Jul 2015
23 Jul 2015 23:43:42
That's really bad news re. Gardos! Think we will buy one, I have a feeling he might promote Stephens as the fourth cb. A little worrying with the quantity of knee injuries too. Anything in it? Or just bad luck?. ramirez needs about a month in the gym from the sounds of it!!

Eds! Any info on available centre backs who's clubs may be willing to listen to offers? Maybe we will push through a deal for vvd now. Potential loans maybe? Any info would be great. Doing a great job so far this season by the way Eds. Ta

{Ed007's Note - Nothing's changed with van Dijk mate, nothing will happen until Celtic's European qualification is sorted out but he is Southampton's main target for the CB position.}

3.) 24 Jul 2015
24 Jul 2015 10:04:39
Cheers ed. No info on defenders that other clubs may be willing to offload?

{Ed007's Note - None that I know of any Southampton interest in, sorry.}

4.) 24 Jul 2015
24 Jul 2015 12:37:03
Thanks anyway ed

{Ed007's Note - (yes)

5.) 24 Jul 2015
24 Jul 2015 12:37:47
Or should I say 'Bond, Ed Bond' ;)

{Ed007's Note - :)

6.) 24 Jul 2015
24 Jul 2015 13:31:20
ed0007 is my favourite. followed closely by 2. I like his ass.